Lima, Illinois
Lima is a village in Adams County, Illinois in the United States. The land area of the village is 0.1 square miles.[1] The ZIP code (postal zone) is 62348.[2]
History
[change | change source]European-Americans first settled in the area in 1828. The village was platted in 1833. The first post office was in 1836.[3]
In the late 1830s, members of the church of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) moved to the area. In 1845, church leaders said the church members should leave because of attacks on them by other people.[3]
On May 10, 2003, a tornado caused much damage but no loss of life in Lima. [4][5]
Geography
[change | change source]The village's elevation is 650 (198 meters) above mean sea level.[6] Whiteoak Creek runs along the east side of Lima. The Mississippi River is about five miles to the west.
Population
[change | change source]In 2020, there were 148 people living in Lima.[1] The number of households in 2024 was 75.[1] That year, the income per household was $74,375.[1]
Transportation
[change | change source]Airports
[change | change source]The closest airport is the Quincy Regional Airport, about 19 miles away. [2]
Roads
[change | change source]Highway 96 runs north-south through Lima.
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{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - 1 2 "Lima IL - Village hall, mayor, stats, schools, attractions, and more". www.citydirectory.us. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- 1 2 "Lima, Adams County, Illinois – Place". www.josephsmithpapers.org. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- ↑ US Department of Commerce, NOAA. "May 10, 2003 Tornadoes". www.weather.gov. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ Sam, Doc HollidayDoc HollidayContributing Authors: (2023-05-10). "In 2003, a Monster EF-2 Twister Roared Thru Canton and Lima". 100.9 The Eagle. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) - ↑ "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. Retrieved 2026-04-19.